The New York Times covers the attempted change (what else can I call it?) in Pakistani Rape Laws (part of what is known as the "Hudood Laws"):
Pakistan Moves Toward Altering Rape Law, New York Times, November 16, 2006
I haven't read it yet, so can't comment on it, but I'd like to point folks back the post on this blog from yesterday where I'd like to start a discussion on the laws:
http://ifaqeer.blogspot.com/2006/11/pakistan-reforms-rape-laws.html
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